Location: Leicester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Accessories

Job Ref: TGM1857

The Company:

A new and exciting opportunity for Assistant Merchandiser to become part of a talented creative team working for a leading importer of fashion apparel within a fast-paced environment.

The Role:

• Raising purchase orders in accordance with the suppliers and customers needs.
• Communication with suppliers and customers, ensuring high quality service.
• Monitoring the critical path.
• Liaising with both the UK and Far East to arrange the shipment of goods.
• Ensuring the product details are correct and having constant liaison with the Sales Team.
• Working closely with Quality Team to ensure the products are to company standards.
• Developing and maintain relations ensuring to keep in line with the companies high standards.
• General administrative duties.

 Skills Required:

• Experience working in a merchandising/purchasing environment (ideally in retail environment).
• Experience with stock processing and PO software is preferable.
• Excellent numerical and organisational skills.
• Communications skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programmes (Excel).